Inspired by the ranking system of League of Legends, hehehe... 😁

Iron

Absolute beginner.

• Just starting out
• Learning basic toprock, simple footwork, and freeze positions
• Getting familiar with cypher etiquette and battle rules
• Might not yet battle or cypher confidently

Bronze

Beginner with a little confidence.

• Can perform basic top rocks, a few footwork steps, and a simple freeze
• Starting to enter cyphers and beginner battles
• Developing musicality and understanding how to catch beats
• Might have a personal favorite move or two

Silver

Intermediate beginner with some flow.

• Can link foundational moves together smoothly
• Participating regularly in cyphers and battles
• Working on power moves or freezes
• Starting to create short combos
• More confidence in battle energy and presence

Gold

Solid intermediate breaker.

• Can freestyle with foundational vocabulary (toprock, footwork, freezes, maybe some power)
• Understands musicality, accents, and rhythms in tracks
• Has experience in multiple battles or jams
• May have started teaching workshops or entering team battles
• Developing a sense of personal style

Platinum

Upper-intermediate breaker with established skill.

• Clean execution of combos and transitions
• Uses musical accents creatively
• Comfortable battling higher-level opponents
• Starting to gain respect in the local breaking scene
• Consistent cypher participation and jam placements

Emerald

Advanced and versatile breaker.

• Known for originality and flow
• Can transition between toprock, footwork, power, and freezes smoothly
• Might have signature moves or recognizable battle strategies
• Regularly placing in jams or leading crew battles
• Possibly judging or teaching regularly

Diamond

Elite regional breaker.

• Dominates local jams and battles
• Mastery of foundational and advanced movement vocabulary
• Strong, original style that others recognize
• Regularly battling in other cities or countries
• May run events, mentor younger dancers, or teach at studios

Master

National-level breaker.

• Wins major jams or consistently places at the top
• Respected for both battle skills and community contributions
• Masters all elements: toprock, footwork, freezes, power, transitions, musicality, originality
• Often judges or teaches at large events
• Considered a role model or leader in their breaking community

Grandmaster

Top-tier breaker with a name beyond their country.

• Competes and wins at international jams
• Has a unique, influential breaking style
• Innovator in moves, combos, and battle tactics
• May be a cultural ambassador or active scene builder globally
• Huge respect in both underground and mainstream scenes

Challenger

The absolute highest rank — world-class status

• Red Bull BC One Level
• Legendary breaker known globally
• Wins international championships
• Invents iconic moves, combos, and signature battle moments
• Shapes the culture and future of breaking
• Recognized by name in breaking history books